If a personality psychologist was interested in examining the relationship between people's educational level and extraversion, the best operational definition of educational level would be:
A) participants' self-reported IQ.
B) how much time participants reading books compared to watching TV.
C) observers' rating of how intelligent participants appeared.
D) the highest degree earned by each participant.

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The highest degree earned by each participant would be the best operational definition of educational level in this case as it directly reflects one's level of formal education and is a clear and objective measure. Self-reported IQ, time spent reading versus watching TV, and observer rating of intelligence are all indirect or subjective measures that may not accurately capture one's level of educational attainment.

If a Personality Psychologist Was Interested in Examining the Relationship